This is a surprisingly well stocked local DIY store. Its not well advertised, so not many people…read moredon't realise its there. They stock Johnstons paints which can be mixed to any shade you want on the premises and the paint is of a high quality and easy to use. It has all your painting and decorating needs. The woman who works here however, is not the most welcoming, but is still helpful, once you get past the initial coolness. Very handy local shop selling, screwdrivers, to light fittings, paper and paint.

This gorgeous homewares shop opened about 5 months ago but somehow I'd completely missed it in this…read moretime. It's got some really lovely bits and pieces - Glasgow road signs, vintage map wall art, luggage cases, Shetland wool blankets, chandeliers, furniture as well as wee decorative pieces. One of my favourite finds was a glass pineapple that has a silver coating and now sits on my lounge room table. I didn't realise but they also have a shop through in Edinburgh and an online store. With fantastic customer service and great, unusual pieces, I'll definitely be popping in more often.

The window displays are so beautiful here, it almost put me off because I was scared my…read more'clumsiness' would mean I would knock everything over! Anyway, needed a mother's day gift and I'm glad I went in. I was focussing on the unique candle scents, rhubarb and ginger or fig to name but a few, for the gift. These were so delicious I came away with one for mum and one for me. Other things that caught my eye were the range of blankets/throws and room diffusers. Staff here are extremely helpful and friendly (none of the pouncing/smothering approach some people go for) and a pleasure to do business with. If you need something lovely...time and tide. (Even if you are clumsy!)

I used to feel like this garden centre was a second home and I felt at one amidst the bracken and…read moreshrubs in the green house. My Grandparents used to take me and my brother here when we were young and I can remember going pretty much every other day. Quite bizarre now I think about it, as they only had a tiny garden. This place is huge and you can get everything you could ever imagine for a garden, gnomes, compost, plant pots, you name it, it's all here. So if you're green fingered then head down to Rouken Glen Garden Centre to pick up a plant or two and maybe even some tips from the other plant fanatics.

Is there anything more exciting that wondering round a garden centre?…read more Yes, lots of things. In fact anything! But that's not the point! As far as garden centre's go Rouken Glen is one of the best. I'm not a big plant lover because they require care and attention and I am too busy caring for and attending to myself but, they don't just have plants at Rouken Glen! There is also a large gift shop which sells all manner of randomness from vases and candles to jewelry and mugs. The pleasant little coffee shop sells some yummy cakes and light lunch items. When I go to visit my wee 89 year old Granpa I take him to this coffee shop and he flirts with all the old ladies, sweet and disgusting in equal measures! My favorite thing about Rouken Glen is the Christmas section; it is a magical winter wonderland! I particularly like the outdoor Christmas light section, a little wonder around here is a great way to get you in the festive mood!

I've used Stamperland Hardware it more than once and never been disappointed. The owner is very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. He has a great selection of hardware, and the prices are very reasonable too.

This is a great little independent hardware store and it is full with everything, and I mean…read moreeverything. Need some lightbulbs, check. Clothes pegs? Check. Nuts and bolts? Check. Garden gnomes? Yup. Like I said, they have everything here and it is an exciting place to browse, as there are buckets upon buckets filled to the brim with knick knacks and hardware goods. So if you're feeling inspired and want to do some DIY around the house but have forgotten to buy that tiny screw driver for fiddly nails then this store is a good shout. When the weather permits many of the goods are displayed on the pavement just outside the shop. I came here a few months ago looking for some batteries and they had plenty of them and they weren't too pricey either. The shop owner was very friendly and asked if I needed any help. After that he got me my batteries quick smart and I was on my way satisfied that I could now put some juice in my camera and take some nice new pictures. A great little shop.

Sorry Bo-Concept - but I really was not impressed…read more Yes, you have a lot of attractive furniture. Yes, some of your smaller homeware pieces aren't too overpriced (especially in the sale). But that's where my positives stop. First up, for a so-called upmarket furniture store, I thought this place was actually really grubby. A bit of floor mopping wouldn't have gone amiss, and you'd have been wise to have removed the used coffee cups from your £400 dining tables. Secondly, your staff were not welcoming. We were given some really dirty looks by a certain member of your staff, and that was even before I'd (quite loudly) complained about the aforementioned coffee cups. And thirdly - a piece of your pretentious £350 "artwork" (you know the type, where someone has typed out a lot of cliched so-called life advice on a canvas in different fonts) had a pretty serious spelling mistake in it. And don't try telling me that was intentional. Next time I want to spend a large chunk of my hard earned cash on some furniture - I won't be doing it here.

Ah, The Bo Concept. I've always gazed in those hallowed windows wishing for the day to come where I…read morecould spent 50 quid on a trendy cushion. Went in for the first time today because after reading those last wonderful reviews, I was overcome with morbid curiosity! Poe-faced Concept doesn't fail to disappoint on the arrogance front - although I wasn't given the cold, hard stare I expected from staff, I was largely ignored by them, which suited me fine since I could act like a fly on the wall and be left in peace. I obviously look poor - that's fine guys, it's entirely true! But you can't condemn a girl for dreaming! Since I've been subtly branded a poor working class girl, my cankered fingers had to surrepticiously reach for the price tag...I had to stop my jaw from dropping when I saw it was 150 quid for an EX DISPLAY lamp. Yes, that's right - Ex Display. Bugger off. Even if there ever comes a day when i have money to burn frivolously on items such as these, I doubt I would ever bother. Sure, they looked pretty but seriously, get real. If you were loaded, some trendy items in here may appeal - some of the stock is undeniably beautiful. Unfortunately, this place lacks the innovation and laid back vibe of Habitat, nor does it possess the charm and imaginative quirk of its West End rivals. It announces new arrivals in the window like we should roll out the red carpet for their overpriced (but, got to admit, nice) sofas - there's just something a bit off about this place. By all means go for a browse as they have some lovely stock but interior design competition has sprung up all over the place. So although Bo Concept may have been top dog a few years back, it's going to have to change its stand offish aura before it can attract a wider audience. And as Eleanor said, the richest people are quite often the least likely to flaunt it, so never judge a book by its deceptively dog-eared cover. You'll lose business if you do.

I can only remember visiting Lakeland once in all my years living in Glasgow, and that was the…read morestore in Perth. I know, what? What have I been doing with my time? Obviously going to the wrong places. I'd been on a mission to find a blanket for the winter - blanket on one side, fleece on the other. Kind of hard to describe but with some great googling (a life skill of mine) I managed to find one at Lakeland. Around £35 which I thought was a good investment seeing as I've suffered through so many freezing Glasgow winters now, I thought this would be nice for snuggling in on the couch. Lakeland's Glasgow store is a lot bigger than I expected covering two floors of stuff. To be honest, I knew I'd fall into temptation if I browsed the lower floor so I just headed straight up to track down the blanket. Found it quickly and was served by a very helpful and chatty staff member when paying. All up a good experience and I look forward to going back for a long "browse" at the kitchen gadgets (which I'm sure I will buy loads!).

I've recently started to feel old. I've taken up a new love of baking scones, I look forward to a…read morenight in and I get excited about shops like Lakeland. I first came across a Lakeland catalogue at a friend's house and was immediately impressed, 'So like, their egg poacher will actually allow me to make a decent poached egg?!' Wow. Lakeland is home to all sorts of kitchenware goodness with innovative storage solutions, funky kitchen equipment and culinary delights. Even those of you unfamiliar with the cooker are bound to find something to make you think 'ooooh looky!'. It's a great place to go for gifts, I'd especially recommend it if you're struggling for aunts/uncles and grandparents. I'm not yet a regular shopper at Lakeland. I think I'll need to be over the age of 35 and have my salary increase somewhat before that happens, but on the odd occasion, it comes up trumps.

A fabulous garden design was tailor-made for us after discussing all our requirements and budget…read more Now have a beautiful 'designer' front garden which everyone comments on and our back garden is well laid out with a good safe rubber based climbing frame area for the kids (newborn - 12); a beautiful and practical French style patio area, another large paved area for sitting out, kids cycling, drying area etc. A couple of large raised vegetable beds have also been incorporated and we have had some lovely crops from them! The work was carried out very professionally and as unobtrusively as possible and all the landscapers were extremely polite and kept everything as clean as possible. We are just so pleased that we made the decision to use Nicky and his GardenImprovements.com team and have now 'extended' our home into the garden. T Sweeten - Glasgow

Nicky listened to the ideas we had for our rather small back garden area and came up with a first…read moreclass design. His enthusiasm and love for the job he does shine through! J & M Clarkston

I recently purchased a sofa from Phoenix Furniture. I am extremely satisfied with the service I…read morereceived from Javide from start to finish. He is extremely courteous man. My sofa was delivered on Friday 25th October with all due care. I would not hesitate to purchase from this shop again. Thank you.